2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · AY04 SUE
2017 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2017. Recorded mileage 29,798 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY04 SUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 29,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY04 SUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Audi A3 (AY04 SUE) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AY04 SUE Mileage History
- 05/10/202218,309 mi
- 02/10/202321,235 mi+2,926 mi
- 01/10/202424,000 mi+2,765 mi
- 26/09/202527,180 mi+3,180 mi
- 12/10/202629,798 mi+2,618 mi
Average of roughly 2,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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